Tangency, flow invariance for differential equations, and optimization problems

Nicolae H. Pavel, Dumitru Motreanu0824773411, 9780824773410, 9780585419107

Provides a great deal of material that is completely new to the field of flow invariance, offering fresh insights for experienced mathematicians and rigorous training for students new to the specialty. Four useful appendices supply the methods used throughout the book, making it a totally self-referential and self-contained unit. Features many results that are exclusive to the authors.